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Because many areas can easily only reached by air, Alaska is still characterized by air traffic. As a consequence this enormous state and aviation have formed a very special symbiosis that is unique both in the world of geography and flying.

Product packaging is much more than just a kind of container made of glass, wood oder plastic protecting its contents: it is also the face of the product. Like the facade of a building, the package gives an impression of what lies behind it.

Although convention and conference centers are in high demand, the competition is tough, so fresh concepts are constantly being developed. They come in a range of forms, shapes, sizes and contexts. They can form part of a hotel, an airport, a skyscraper, a mountain-chalet or stand completely on their own. This title deals with this topic.

Buildings for the police, fire brigades and ambulance stations have lost their often purely functional and shed-like appearance and have begun to strive for recognition as an equitable architectural typology since Zaha Hadids trailblazing Vitra fire station in Weil am Rhein. This title shows the diversity of emergency architecture.

Affordable building lots in central locations in the large cities and metropolises are rare. When there are no available gaps in the urban structure, attic conversions and extensions are an interesting and favored form of redensification. This title explores approximately 60 attic projects, as extensions, conversions, or new construction.

Berlin is in motion, in constant change. This title includes photographs that capture the contrasts that define Berlin with two opposing illustrations on a double page.

Cute little bears in all different colours, grinning elephants and cuddly mice cavorting on the padding on the changing table, the winter parka, the playhouse: the design quality of products for children frequently leaves much to be desired. This title presents products for children which allow children to be children.

The ecological and sustainable aspect of a product is the argument that clinches the sale especially where one is prepared to pay something more for design. This title shows the varied strategies of environmentally compatible design.

Aesthetic quality as a function of clarity of design, rigorous color and styling are just as important as the durability of high quality materials and perfect workmanship. This title presents the milestones of style of furnishings and their creators.

Pharmacies constitute a special form of commercial architecture. This title features examples that show the design sophistication with which pharmacies, from a functional as well as atmospheric standpoint, set themselves apart from the historical chemists shelves and the competitors.

Parking garages and gas stations as species of architecture and showrooms whose exhibition spaces and display windows are markedly different from the usual businesses have decisively changed the cities. This book is dedicated to this type of architecture, showing esthetic and technical solutions of the past few years.

Includes 50 projects that give an overview of landscape architecture.

It is a global challenge to develop, produce and deploy technologies, systems and products for sustainable water consumption. The model for this approach is the world leader GROHE. This title presents buildings of different typologies with GROHE water technology solutions.

Compiles designs worldwide that break through the stereotype of doctors practices as cold and often stressful environments. This title includes projects that intend at balancing medical technology and functionality with the need to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for the patients, visitors and staff.

Reveals an evocative and inspiring combination of the traditional and the contemporary from the floral and romantic to the bold, playful and quirky British interiors juxtaposed with soft colored textiles and walls of modern art.

Different types of fabrics are frequently used in the fields of temporary architecture and interior design. This title presents 60 international architecture and design projects that show by means of texts, photos as well as plans and drawings the wide variety of how fabric is used and what can be expected.

Swiss Design has almost become a fixed term: the Swiss army knife is just one of many products that have popularized the image of the white cross on red background. The triangular Toblerone chocolate bar is defined by its rectilinearity and shape. This title demonstrates that Swiss design incorporates more than just austerity and functionality.

Street furniture is the secret star of urban outdoor design. Benches, fountains, street lamps, rubbish bins, post boxes, tourist information signs, bus stops and public toilets are items that reoccur in various urban spaces. This book features 100 examples of contemporary street furniture.

Over the years the culturally diverse and historically rich Asian countries have seen a revolution in architecture. This book provides an overview of the transformation of Asian architecture as cultures move towards a synthesis of ideas and styles reconciling tradition and modernity.

Serving as gateways to the cities, train stations were the important urban building developments at the turn of the 20th century. One century later this building mission is experiencing a fascinating renaissance. On a world-wide basis, facilities are emerging that need to fulfill various functions very often they have to serve as shopping malls.

The book presents outstanding hand drawings of German architects from various areas of architecture and design. The focus of the presentation is on the individual manuscripts of the architects and designers.

Public urban spaces vary widely in type, form and size, encompassing plazas, squares and streetscapes. This volume features projects from various continents, showing the different approaches and solutions to this sophisticated design task at the intersection of architecture, landscape design and urban planning.